Listen

Description

Send some fan mail

Click Here to Support:**If you’re able and willing to support this free independently produced podcast it would mean so much.**

What if this is the year you lead yourself? 

In this solo episode, I explore the powerful overlap between Chinese astrology and numerology as we move from a Year 9 of completion into a Year 1 of beginnings — and from the reflective energy of the Wood Snake into the bold momentum of the Fire Horse. This is about shifting from internal calibration and external expansion. 

I share a simple, grounded explanation of both systems and reflect on what it means to close a chapter well — and then consciously step into initiation, identity, and leadership. If last year asked you to release, refine, and shed old skin, this year may be inviting you to move with bold action. We talk about endings, courage, momentum, self-leadership, and what it really means to trust your own fire. If you’ve felt the shift from reflection to readiness… this episode is for you.

Episode Topics

•A simple explanation of Chinese astrology (animal + element)

•What the Wood Snake symbolized and why 2025 was about refinement and release

•The themes of a Numerology Year 9: completion, closure, and integration

•How Year 9 prepares the ground for what’s next

•Entering a Numerology Year 1: initiation, identity, and new beginnings

•Fire Horse energy: momentum, visibility, courage, and self-trust

•The shadow side of fire (burnout, reactivity, isolation)

•Moving from shedding to starting

•What it means to lead yourself this year

•Reflective questions to help you identify what you’re ready to initiate

The Work of You Reflective Prompts: 

  1. What is one dream big or small that I've been ignoring for far too long?
  2. Where am I ready to take initiative in work or in life?
  3. What is one forward step I'm ready to take right now?

Resources | Links: 

S1 Ep1: Living in Alignment: The First Step to Leading You

Substack: The Year of Becoming 

The Grow Effect Coaching Model 

Instagram | The Work of You

Instagram | Grow Collective

Website | The Work of You

Website | Grow Collective

Support the show

Support the show